Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26

The NBA regular season continues with an exciting game as the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. The game is set for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 7:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN. The Timberwolves enter the game with a 10-7 record, while the Thunder boast an impressive 17-1 record.

Minnesota, led by head coach Chris Finch, is looking to rebound from two recent losses. Key players like Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle will be crucial for the Timberwolves. On the other side, the Thunder, coached by Mark Daigneault, aim to extend their nine-game winning streak. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren are standout players for Oklahoma City. This game will be an early test for both teams in the Western Conference.

Timberwolves vs Thunder Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Venue: Paycom Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Timberwolves Spread +8.5 (-109), Thunder Spread -8.5 (-112), Timberwolves MoneyLine +279, Thunder MoneyLine -349, Over/Under 227 (-110)

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a challenging stretch recently. They lost their last two games against the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns by narrow margins. In those games, Anthony Edwards stood out with 43 and 41 points, respectively.

On the season, the Timberwolves score an average of 119.6 points per game, ranking them eighth in the league. They have a strong field goal percentage of 48.6%, which is ninth overall. Their defense has been solid too, allowing only 114.2 points per game.

Anthony Edwards leads the team with 27.8 points per game. Julius Randle contributes with 24.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Rudy Gobert is a key player on the defensive end, averaging 10.2 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a roll recently, winning their last three games by large margins. They defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 122-95, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 37 points. In their game against the Utah Jazz, the Thunder scored 144 points with a 32-point win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a key player for the Thunder this season. He averages 32.2 points per game and has a field goal percentage of 54.3%. Chet Holmgren also contributes with 18.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

The Thunder are ranked third in points per game this season, scoring an average of 122.6. They allow the fewest points per game in the league, holding opponents to 105.7 points. However, the team will need to manage injuries, with several players currently out or questionable for their upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Timberwolves are getting +8.5 points against the Thunder. The Thunder have a strong defense, allowing only 105.7 points per game, which is the best in the league. However, the Timberwolves score 119.6 points per game, and their offense might keep it close. The pick is the Timberwolves to cover the +8.5 spread.

The total for the game is set at 227 points. The Thunder’s defense is tough, but both teams have high-scoring offenses. The Thunder score 122.6 points per game, while the Timberwolves score 119.6. This game could go over 227 points, so the pick is over 227.